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AOPA Airspace Watch
AOPA Airspace Watch

Where controlled airspace is justified, AOPA believes it should be of the lowest class and minimum dimensions necessary.

AOPA advocates to eliminate barriers that unduly impede or restrict the use of airspace by international general aviation and aerial work flights, such as restricted/danger areas and closely controlled airspace not necessary for the safe and efficient control of air traffic.

AOPA supports simplifying the airspace structure and reduce controlled airspace to minimum amounts needed for the safe and efficient flow of air traffic, with a maximum amount of uncontrolled airspace, particularly at lower altitudes, for VFR traffic.

To achieve these goals we need input from actual users of airspace when change is proposed so that we can mount an effective response.

Often, in advance of making a formal Airspace Change Proposal, sponsors will engage with local stakeholders. If you become aware of such an approach, or an official Airspace Change Proposal affecting your flying, please let AOPA know by completing the report form.

Airspace Watch Form

This form is for notifying AOPA of an Airspace issue affecting you.

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Scottish Airspace Modernisation - Consultation 20 October 2025 to 25 January 2026:

Scottish Airspace Modernisation is part of a nationwide upgrade to UK airspace, driven by the UK Government Airspace Modernisation Strategy. Across the country, eighteen airports are developing Airspace Change Proposals to meet the objectives outlined by the Strategy.

In Scotland, airspace modernisation is being led by Edinburgh Airport, Glasgow Airport and NATS – the UK’s main provider of air traffic services. Together, they are referred to as ‘sponsors’ for Scottish Airspace Modernisation.

Edinburgh Airport and Glasgow Airport are responsible for redesigning the airspace up to 7,000ft, including the modernisation of their departure and arrival routes. NATS is responsible for connecting these routes into the wider UK airspace network above 7,000ft.

From Monday 20 October 2025 to Sunday 25 January 2026, we are consulting on these proposed changes. We are asking communities, airspace users and other key stakeholders to share their feedback and help shape the airspace design.

For more information and to take part in the consultation see here: https://scottishairspacemodernisation.co.uk/

AOPA will be submitting a response and welcome any views and comments on the proposals from actual airspace users by 16 January 2026. If you have any views or comments please complete an Airspace Issue report above.

NATS have produced this presentation: